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PLEXUS CORP (PLXS)

320 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in PLXS. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +12
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — PLXS

Based on 332 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added PLXS than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
332 hedge funds hold PLXS right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+23 new funds entered over the past year (+7% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

164 buying153 selling
Last quarter: 164 funds bought or added vs 153 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+19 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new PLXS position: 55 → 40 → 31 → 50. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 16% new
221 out of 332 hedge funds have held PLXS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~50 new funds/quarter

68 → 55 → 40 → 31 → 50 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 55 → 40 → 31 → 50. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 336 current holders: 230 (68%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 332 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in PLXS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — PLXS

In 2025 Q4, 164 hedge funds were net buyers of PLXS (50 opened a new position, 114 added to an existing one), while 153 reduced or exited (115 trimmed, 38 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 49% of total institutional value in PLXS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +12 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 332.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PLXS

How many hedge funds hold PLXS — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of PLXS vs. share price

Market Analysis: PLXS

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

50 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
1.1
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Hedge Fund Positioning: PLXS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 1 days 320 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 320 307 4.23%
13F Shares 26M 25M 2.89%
Total Value $3.85B $3.68B 4.56%
New Positions 48 30 +18
Increased Positions 114 105 +9
Closed Positions 36 37 -1
Reduced Positions 114 120 -6
Total Calls 4 5 -20.0%
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.25 0.2 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of PLXS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 DISCIPLINED GROWTH INVESTORS INC /MN 6.19% 1,494,619 $302.7M
2 Farrow Financial, Inc. 1.59% 13,848 $2.8M
3 EMERALD ADVISERS, LLC 1.07% 166,532 $33.7M
4 SG Capital Management LLC 1.05% 78,255 $15.8M
5 Riverwater Partners LLC 1.02% 15,175 $3.1M
6 EMERALD MUTUAL FUND ADVISERS TRUST 1.00% 102,278 $20.7M
7 SORA INVESTORS LLC 0.94% 50,409 $10.2M
8 Cartenna Capital, LP 0.85% 115,000 $23.3M
9 FCA CORP /TX 0.83% 14,442 $2.9M
10 Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC 0.71% 21,000 $4.3M
11 NICOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD. 0.71% 29,000 $5.9M
12 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.66% 79,791 $16.2M
13 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.58% 10,367 $2.1M
14 SILVERCREST ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC 0.57% 390,045 $79.0M
15 LEUTHOLD GROUP, LLC 0.57% 26,422 $5.4M
16 Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC 0.56% 9,425 $2K
17 EARNEST PARTNERS LLC 0.54% 652,438 $132.1M
18 Fieldview Capital Management, LLC 0.54% 9,191 $1.9M
19 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.52% 22,441 $4.5M
20 PALISADE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP 0.51% 75,468 $15.3M
21 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.49% 296,479 $60.0M
22 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.46% 9,750 $2.0M
23 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.45% 2,131 $432K
24 FULLER & THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.40% 588,778 $119.3M
25 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.39% 10,534 $2.1M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — PLEXUS CORP (PLXS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PLXS?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added PLXS than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for PLXS?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 164 funds bought or added vs 153 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for PLXS holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 332 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in PLXS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held PLXS?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 221 out of 332 hedge funds have held PLXS for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.